Many operators must have breathed a sigh of relief earlier this week.
Think unions are dead? Think again
By
John O'Connor
Feb 13, 2020
It’s no secret that labor unions in America are struggling to remain relevant. But that doesn’t mean efforts aren’t underway to reverse their downward spiral. Or that operators shouldn’t be paying...
We’re shocked, shocked, that turnover is such a big challenge
By
John O'Connor
Jan 23, 2020
Another day, another confirmation of why senior living has a serious labor problem on its hands.
Such an obvious way to improve recruitment and retention
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2019
When it comes to finding and keeping workers, are you getting the word out about what sets senior living apart from the Amazons and Costcos of the world?
Courting disaster on the senior living labor front?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2019
Two recent developments show that finding and keeping competent staff soon might become more challenging than ever.
An expensive way to offer career advice
By
John O'Connor
Nov 07, 2019
Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? John Saracino probably has you beat.
When senior living employees can’t or won’t save for retirement
By
John O'Connor
Oct 03, 2019
We often hear about senior living employers who do little to help employees plan for retirement. Now let’s talk about the other side of the coin: workers who ignore what’s available.
Looking to cut costs? Consider yourself late to the game
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2019
An almost universal interest in cost reduction has suddenly gripped the business sector.
Rethinking the role of senior living leadership, one hire at a time
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2019
The way many organizations fill in their executive ranks leaves more than a bit to be desired.
Show me the … discretionary bonus?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 22, 2019
Senior living organizations are finding they are not alone when it comes to holding the line on salary upgrades.